- Is this drive good for a laptop upgrade?
- Yes, if the laptop takes a 7mm 2.5-inch SATA drive. It is a direct swap for a hard drive and needs no drivers for normal use.
- Does it work with BitLocker or other encryption?
- It supports TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption, which BitLocker and similar tools can use. You still need to enable and manage it through software.
- How does it compare with newer SATA SSDs?
- It is an older design, so current SATA drives are faster on sequential reads and writes. Its edge is encryption and power-loss protection, not speed.
- What is power-loss protection on this drive?
- It helps protect data already written when power drops suddenly, which matters for servers and unattended machines. It is not a substitute for backups.
- Is 256GB enough?
- For an OS, office apps and light storage, yes. For games, video editing or large photo libraries, a bigger drive is the safer choice.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive itself. No SATA cable, screws or mounting bracket are included, so check what your machine already has.
- Where is the Micron MTFDDAK256TBN-1AR12A 1100 256GB TLC SATA 6GB/s Client SED TCG Opal 2.0 / PLP 2.5-Inch Internal Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $140.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Micron MTFDDAK256TBN-1AR12A 1100 256GB TLC SATA 6GB/s Client SED TCG Opal 2.0 / PLP 2.5-Inch Internal Solid State Drive?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Gotodirect.